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Bristol mates commit to Vols

KNOXVILLE – Two Vikings said they’ll become two Volunteers.

Offensive lineman Mack Crowder and tight end Brendan Downs, teammates at Bristol’s Tennessee High School, became UT’s ninth and 10th commitments for the 2011 signing class Friday.

They announced their expected choices at an afternoon news conference at their school.

“I’ve always dreamed of running through the ‘T’ ever since I was a little kid,” Crowder said.

Added Downs, previously a commitment to Duke and former UT assistant David Cutcliffe: “This is what I’ve always wanted.”